About the Organization:

VisionFund Micro Finance Institution (S.C) is an Institution established according to proclamation No. 40/96 to provide financial services to the productive poor in the rural and urban areas of Ethiopia. VisionFund is currently operating in five of the Regional States of the country. VisionFund MFI is currently looking for candidates for the position of Senior Internal Auditor. The successful candidates will have skills and experience that meet the following requirements:

1. JOB SUMMARY

The purpose of the Senior Internal Auditor position is to conduct special and major audit activities assigned. He/she coordinates, compiles, interprets and verifies wok of auditors and reports to the Chief Internal Auditor. S/he ascertains that income and expenditures of the Company are properly recorded and reflected in the books of accounts of the Company.

2. SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Conducts special audit assignments given by the Supervisor;

• Assigns duties to the staff in the audit team to ensure all activities required to be undertaken as per the audit plan are assigned to specific personnel;

• Trains, supports and coaches Area and Branch auditors;

• Assists the Supervisor in preparation of annual audit plan and budget;

• Reviews whether the Company’s accounting system, cash management, stock control, purchase of goods and services, etc., are in compliance with the policies and procedures of VF MFI; 

• Assists to review and appraise the soundness, adequacy and effectiveness of the accounting, financial, administrative, human resource and other operating controls of the Company;

• Reviews, compiles and interprets reports of auditors on Area and Branch operations and reports to the Chief Internal Auditor;

• Reviews and updates the audit procedure exercised by auditors and reports failures to adhere to it;

• Provides the necessary work guidance to the less qualified staff in the team;

• Conducts surprise cash and or operational policy and procedure audits on Area, Branch and Sub Branch offices;

• Participates in annual cash and stock taking;

• Checks the implementation of auditors’ recommendations and reports deviations;

• Assists in the preparation of draft audit reports for review by the immediate supervisor;

• Assists in co-ordination external audits as and when required to do so;

• Discusses findings of the Internal Audit Service with Area and Branch Managers and other senior personnel as required for improved controls in the operations of VF MFI;

• Prepares quarter, semi-annual and annual reports and submits to the Chief Internal Auditor;

• Performs other related duties as assigned by the Chief Internal Auditor.

Job Requirements

• BA Degree in Accounting or related field.

• A minimum of 8 years of relevant work experience in financial accounting and internal auditing.

• Computer skills.

• Skills on financial software.

• Proficiency in written communication and report writing.

• Ability to work effectively with others at all levels.

4. Terms of employment: Permanent

5. Salary :   As per the Institution salary scale 

6. Closing Date:  August 23, 2022

How to Apply

Candidates who fulfill the above requirements can send the application letter, updated curriculum vitae with names and addresses of up to 3 references and non-returnable copies of credentials to VFE_vacancy@wvi.org or in person to VF MFI SC Head Office located Gerji Mebrat Haile infront of Mulmul Dabo or P.O.Box 31478

               Women applicants are highly encouraged to apply!

Note: -   Only short listed candidates will be contacted for subsequent assessment